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Music From Iraq: Rhythms Of Baghdad

Ahmed Mukhtar & Sattar Al-Saadi

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Format: CD

Cat No: EUCD2287

Release Date:  07 June 2010

Label:  Arc Music

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5019396228726

Genres:  World Music  

  • Description

    Ancient Iraqi rhythms based on Arabian maqams, conveying images of bazaars and mosques in Baghdad and other ancient places.

    The instruments played are oud (short-necked fretless lute), dombak (single-headed goblet drum), riqq (tambourine), khishba (narrow wooden hourglass drum) and duff or tar (tambourines).

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Souq Baghdadi (trad., arr. A. Mukhtar) - 6:06
      • 2. Mantasf-al-lil (A. Mukhtar) - 6:23
      • 3. Raqsat albedoi (trad., arr. A. Mukhtar) - 5:25
      • 4. Raqsat al shara (A. Mukhtar) - 5:35
      • 5. Khashabah (trad., arr. A. Mukhtar) - 3:18
      • 6. Espania (A. Mukhtar) - 4:01
      • 7. Baghdad al kadima (A. Mukhtar) - 3:52
      • 8. Raksat al janoub (trad., arr. A. Mukhtar) - 5:42
      • 9. Nada'a al bahr (trad., arr. A Mukhtar) - 10:53
      • 10. Horse Dance (tabla solo) (trad., arr. A. Mukhtar) - 4:03
      • 11. Fingers and Sambales (riqq solo) (trad., arr. A. Mukhtar) - 2:57
      • 12. Kasor (khishba solo) (trad., arr. A. Mukhtar) - 1:59
      • 13. Sufi Rhythm (tar solo) (trad., arr. A. Mukhtar) - 3:37
      • 14. BONUS TRACK: Doulab Mukhtar (A. Mukhtar) - 4:35